3rd Trimester

Swelling on 1 side?

Has this happened to anyone else?

I have a little bit of swelling on my left foot, but my right side is downright scary. My foot looks like it's going to pop, my ankle looks like I have 3 ace bandages under the skin, and it's puffy all the way up to my virtually non-existent knee. Even my shin bones are under an inch of mush.

WTH???

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Re: Swelling on 1 side?

  • Sweetie drink some water...i ware socks so i dont have to look at mine lol
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  • This would scare me. I'd call your doc, for real. I'm pretty sure swelling on one side can be a sign of things that need to be addressed.
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  • I would call the doctor... that is weird that it's worse on one side. Good luck!
  • If it's on one side and excessive, you should call your OB.  Uneven, excessive swelling is a sign of something bad.
  • I agree with PP.. Call the doctor. Better safe than sorry. Seems odd that you're that swollen on one side. Good luck.
  • I mostly only lurk, but wanted to let you know that I have the same thing and it is not always a sign of something bad. As long as there is no redness or pain on your right leg, it is likely just the way your body is reacting to pregnancy (vs. a blood clot, which is what the major concern for one-sided swelling would be). I am 34 weeks pregnant and have had swelling on the left side since around 18 weeks. My doctor did send me for an ultrasound to check for a blood clot, but all is well. Just wanted to give you another opinion so you didn't freak out. Definitely have your doctor check it out, though!
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